FDA’s Approval Of Hydrocodone-Only Drugs Causes Concern
When the FDA approved Zohydro and other hydrocodone-only drugs, people were worried that these potent painkillers would lead to more abuse and addiction.
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Post-Election Recap: What New Drug Laws Mean for Addiction and Recovery
The 2014 midterm elections saw many drug-related ballot measures, from recreational use of marijuana to reducing criminal penalties of possession.
Record-Setting NFL Kicker Gets Sobering Second Chance After Rehab
NFL kicker Matt Prater, formerly of the Denver Broncos, gets second chance at football after completing rehab for alcohol use.
National Substance Abuse Prevention Month: Bringing Communities Together to Reduce the Burden of Addiction
Communities join together to help spread awareness about substance abuse and how to prevent it, reducing the burden of addiction on individuals.
Vicodin, Norco Among Drugs Getting Tighter Restrictions
New laws move hydrocodone-combination products such as Vicodin, Norco and Lortab into more heavily regulated Schedule II from Schedule III.
Alcohol Awareness Month 2014
April is Alcohol Awareness Month, a time to reflect on the impact of alcoholism. This year's theme was “Help for today, hope for tomorrow.”
Pain Clinics in America: The Danger of Pill Mills
A pain clinic is a medical facility that diagnoses provides painkillers for people with chronic pain. They are increasingly becoming a source of addiction.
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